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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outlying, vbl. n. [Ly v. Cf. Outlyer n.] Staying away, absence (from church-service, kirk session, etc.). — 1607 Cramond Ch. Aberdour 5.
To amend their bygane remissness, negligence and outlying fra the session 1615 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 21 Mar.
By outlying from the efternones preaching 1630 Ib. 9 June.
Being accusit for ther long out lying [from their repentance]
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